Delhi Heatwave Tragedy: Hospitals Report 17 Deaths in 24 Hours

Delhi hospitals report 17 deaths due to suspected heat-related illnesses within 24 hours amidst a severe heatwave. Both RML and Safdarjung hospitals admitted numerous heatstroke patients. Crematoriums also see a spike in bodies brought for cremation, suggesting increased fatal outcomes from the heatwave.

Delhi hospitals have reported 17 fatalities due to suspected heat-related illnesses within the past 24 hours, officials announced on Thursday.

The capital has been enduring an intense heatwave over recent days, which saw some respite Thursday morning with light rainfall.

Rising casualties and hospital admissions for heatstroke have been noted by medical facilities. Safdarjung Hospital admitted 33 patients, out of which 13 succumbed within the last 24 hours. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital received 22 patients, losing four to suspected heatstroke, according to hospital sources.

Meanwhile, Nigambodh Ghat crematorium has recorded a significant surge in cremations, with 142 bodies brought in on Wednesday alone. Although the link to heatstrokes is not confirmed, officials acknowledge the spike. Normally 50-60 bodies are cremated daily, but the numbers have been exceedingly higher this week.

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